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Mr. Blue Sky

Electric Light Orchestra

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Piano]
  A   A   A   A

Verse 1
SuAn Is Shinin' In The SkAy       There AAin't A Cloud In Sight      G#m    C#7​
  F#m7    It's Stopped RainiB7n', Everybody's IG#m7n A Play          C#7​
And Don't You Know, It's AD Beautiful NewE Day, Hey              A    D/E​
RuAnnin' Down The Avenue       ASee How ThAe Sun Shines               G#m     C#7​
BrF#m7ightly In The City OnB7 The Streets WherG#m7e Once Was Pity                  C#7​
Mr. BlueD Sky Is Living HEere Today, Hey   A    D/E​

Hook
  F#m    Mr. Blue SkyE, EPlease Tell Us Why You DHad To Hide Away FA/C#or    A/C#​
SoBm Long       A  A    Where Did We GGo Wrong      D​

Instruments
  D/E   D/E

Guitar Solo
  A   A   A   G#m C#7
  F#m7   B7   G#m7   C#7
  D   D/E   A   D/E

Verse 2
  A    Hey, You With The Pretty Face A      Welcome To ThAe Human Race               G#m    C#7​
  F#m7    A CelebraB7tion Mr. Blue SkG#m7y's Up There Waitin'       C#7​
And Today Is DThe Day We'vD/Ee Waited For            A    D/E​

Hook 2
HeF#my There       Mr.E BElue,       We'rDe So Pleased To Be With YoA/C#u    A/C#​
LoBmok Around See What You ADoA        Everybody SGmiles At You       D​

Hook [Cool Down]
HeF#my There Mr. BlEue, We're So PDleased To Be With You       A/C#​
LoBmok Around See What You ADo Everybody SmilesG At You        D​

Instruments [Synth Voc]
(MAr. BAlue ASky)G#m    C#7​
  F#m7   B7   G#m7   C#7
  D   D/E   A   D/E

Verse 3
MrA. Blue You Did It RigAht       But SoonA Comes Mr. Night              G#m    C#7​
  F#m7    Creepin' OverB7, Now His Hand IsG#m7 On Your Shoulder        C#7​
Never Mind, I'Dll RememberD/E You This,       I'll ReFmember YoGu This Way

Instruments [Swing]
  F#m   E   D   A/C#
  Bm   A   G   D
  F#m   E   D   A/C#
  Bm   A
  G   G   D   D  [Ritard]
  A

Instruments [Rock]
  F   F G/F  [x2]
  F G/F C/F   C/F G/F

Instruments [Choir]
  F   F G/F
  F G/F C/F   C/F G/F
  F   F G/F
        F G/F   C/E   Cm/D#  [Ritard]

Instruments [Strings] [Cool Down]
  G/D   Bm/D   Am7(b5)   D#7(b9)
  G   Gmaj7   F7   F7

Outro
  G
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Mr. Blue Sky?

The chords for Mr. Blue Sky are: A, G#m, C#7, F#m7, B7, G#m7, D, E, D/E, F#m, A/C#, Bm

What is the original key of Mr. Blue Sky?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Mr. Blue Sky?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mr. Blue Sky in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mr. Blue Sky be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mr. Blue Sky on ukulele?

Chord Mr. Blue Sky can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mr. Blue Sky?

Mr. Blue Sky uses 12 chords: A, G#m, C#7, F#m7, B7, G#m7, D, E, D/E, F#m, A/C#, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Mr. Blue Sky?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mr. Blue Sky released in?

Mr. Blue Sky was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mr. Blue Sky?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mr. Blue Sky to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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